Edge Testing expands and hires senior executive
Software testing company, Edge Testing, have announced their plans to…
Over $300 million is taken by email scammers each month
In the US alone, over $300 million is stolen by…
Elon Musk plans to connect the human brain with AI to create “superhuman cognition”
Technology entrepreneur, Elon Musk has announced plans to connect the…
Robot agility is taking over human jobs
Robots with higher levels of agility and dexterity are taking…
No technological reason to ban Huawei, say MPs
After an ongoing debate as to whether phone giant Huawei…
Low Code – the future of app development?
Low Code – the future of app development? STNews recently attended the ‘Mendix on Tour’ conference to speak to End Users of this new paradigm and to hear how one company is influencing the future of Low Code. Arriving on stage with the charisma and charm that would give any…
New ‘sign in with Apple’ function to protect your info from apps
The new Apple privacy facility will randomly generate email addresses…
ImmuniWeb launches website security and GDPR compliance test
ImmuniWeb’s online test quickly verifies relevant GDPR and PCI DSS…
Apple releases AirPort Base Station security fixes
Apple releases AirPort Base Station security fixes This week, Apple…
Salesforce releases low-code Blockchain platform
San Francisco software giant Salesforce has announced Salesforce Blockchain, a…
Dynatrace Davis AI engine expansion increases support for Kubernetes
Software intelligence company Dynatrace, has announced that its Davis AI engine…
Google to revoke Huawei’s access to Android OS
Google has announced it is set to revoke Huawei’s access…
Huge flaw discovered in Apple Watch app
Apple has discovered a vulnerability in its smartwatch that could…
Threat Intelligence Market to grow to over $13 billion by 2025
A new report has found that the Threat Intelligence Market…
Berner Kantonalbank release their highly secure banking app
Kobil Systems GmbH, a leading provider of digital identity security,…
97% of global banks are susceptible to web and mobile attacks
A whopping 97 out of 100 banks worldwide are vulnerable…
Just a quarter of people trust AI with cybersecurity
An online study conducted by Dr. Jessica Barker, You Gov…
British Airways to be fined highest ever penalty over data breach
British Airways is facing a record high fine of £183…
7-Eleven customers lose thousands of pounds through new app flaw
7-Eleven customers in Japan have lost 55 million Yen (£405,000) through an app flaw that allowed hackers to easily gain access to their accounts. 900 customers were exploited through their 7pay accounts, when hackers used the app to make fraudulent charges using their details. Exploiting a flaw in the app’s…
Over a third would choose an instant AI response over waiting for real humans
35% of people would rather have an instant AI response from a chatbot, rather than wait and speak to actual humans, a survey has suggested. Chatbot services use AI to mimic human conversation and give instant responses to those using the facility. The survey was taken by 800 people in…
Iranian officials seize 1,000 illegal Bitcoin mining machines
1,000 Iranian Bitcoin mining machines have been seized from two abandoned factories in Iran, according to the international news organisation, Reuters. It’s thought that the machines were taken just days after Iranian officials had complained that the consumption of subsidised electricity had spiked. This had been blamed on cryptocurrency mining.…
Facebook to announce launching their own Cryptocurrency
Facebook are to announce details this week of their plan of to release their own cryptocurrency which is thought to be unlike any currency in the crypto market as of yet. The point of the project, known as Libra, is so that users can change dollars, or whichever currency they…
US proposes bill to stamp out algorithm bias in tech firms
US lawmakers proposed a new bill on Wednesday that would require large tech firms to remove any algorithm bias embedded in their computer systems. The bill, entitled the Algorithmic Accountability Act of 2019, would authorise the Federal Trade Commission to create regulations requiring companies to assess their systems for race,…
EU backs one-hour deadline for social networks to remove terrorist content
The European Union Commission has approved legislation that requires social media sites to remove terrorist content from their sites within one hour of being notified by authorities, according to an Associated Press (AP) report. If they fail to adhere to these new rules, they could be fined up to 4%…
Cyberattacks becoming more costly and focused, UK government figures show
While fewer businesses are suffering attacks or breaches, cyberattacks are becoming more costly and targeted, according to government figures. The Cyber Security Breaches Survey 2019 shows that around one in three businesses (32%) was a victim of an attack or breach in the past 12 months. While this is lower…
Copyright reform backed by EU governments
The majority of EU governments on Wednesday officially approved a draft reform of copyright laws despite heavy opposition from tech firms, meme creators, and privacy campaigners. However, according to a Reuters report, Finland, Italy, the Netherlands, and Poland refused to support the deal – and two other EU countries abstained.…
